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• Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons -
especially children - or animals. Always keep in
mind that the operator is responsible for accidents
involving other persons and/or their property.
• If you give the equipment to any other person, give
them these operating instructions as well.
• Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long
trousers when mowing. Never mow barefoot or in
sandals.
• Check the grounds on which the machine will
be used and remove all objects such us stones,
wires, toys, wood and soo on...
m WARNING
Petrol is highly flammable! Therefore:
• Only store petrol in containers designed to hold
petroleum-based liquids.
• Only refuel out in the open and do not smoke duri-
ng the refueling process.
• Always refuel the lawn mower before starting the
engine. Always ensure that the fuel tank cap is
closed when the engine is running and when the
mower is hot; also do not refuel.
• If petrol has overflowed, do not under any cir-
cumstances attempt to start the engine. Instead,
remove the machine from the affected area. Avoid
starting the engine until the petrol fumes have
completely evaporated.
• For safety reasons, the petrol tank and other tank
closures must be replaced if they are damaged.
• Replace defective mufflers.
• Before using the mower, visually inspect it to
ensure that the blade, mounting bolts and the
entire cutting apparatus are in good working order
(i.e. not worn out or damaged). To prevent any im-
balance, replace worn out or damaged blades and
mounting bolts as a set only (if applicable).
• Please note that where a mower has more than
one blade, the rotation of one of the blades can
cause the others to rotate as well.
Handling
• Do not let the combustion engine run in enclosed
areas, as dangerous carbon monoxide gas can
build up.
• Only mow in broad daylight or in well-lit conditions.
Avoid using the machine on wet grass as far as
possible.
• Do not use the lawn mower in a thunderstorm -
risk of lightning strike!
• Always maintain good footing on inclines.
• Only operate the machine at a walking pace.
• For machines with wheels: Always mow across
hills i.e. never straight up or straight down.
• Be particularly careful when you change direction
on a slope.
• Do not mow on overly steep inclines.
• Always be extra careful when turning the mower
around and when pulling it towards you.
• Switch off the lawn mower and ensure that the bla-
de has stopped rotating whenever the mower has
to be tilted for transporting over areas other than
lawns and whenever it has to be moved from or to
the area you want to mow.
• Never use the lawn mower if the blade or safety
grilles are damaged, or without the attached gu-
ards, e.g. deflectors and/or grass catching devices.
• Do not adjust or overclock the engine speed
settings.
• Release the engine brake before you start the
engine.
• Start the engine with care, in accordance with the
manufacturerʼs instructions. Make sure that your
feet are far enough away from the mower blade!
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when you start the engi-
ne unless the mower must raised off of the ground
a little in order to start it. In the latter case, tilt the
mower as little as absolutely necessary and only
raise the side opposite to that of the user.
• Never start the engine while standing in front of
the chute.
• Never move your hands or feet toward or under
any rotating parts. Keep clear of the chute opening
at all times.
• Never lift or carry a lawn mower with the engine
running.
• Switch off the engine and pull the spark plug boot.
Make sure that all rotating parts are stopped:
– before you dislodge any blockages or clogs in
the chute.
– before carrying out any checks, cleaning, main-
tenance or other work on the lawn mower
– if the lawn mower strikes a foreign body, exa-
mine it for signs of damage and carry out any
necessary repairs before restarting and conti-
nuing to work with the mower. If the lawn mower
begins to experience exceptionally strong vibra-
tions, immediately switch it off and check it.
• Switch off the engine:
– when you leave the lawn mower.
– before you refuel.
• Operation of the machine at higher than normal
speed can lead to an increased risk of accidents.
• Take care when carrying out installation work on
the machine, and avoid trapping fingers between
the moving cutting tool and the fixed parts of the
machine.
• Please be particularly careful when mowing on
ground that may subside, on nearby landfills,
trenches and embankments.
• Observe improper maintenance, the use of non-
compliant spare parts, or removal or modification
of the safety devices may result in damage to the
device and serious injury to the person working
with it.
• Use only manufacturer recommended cutting tools
and accessories. The use of other tools and other
accessories may cause injury to the user. Always
keep the lawnmower in good working condition.
• Check the device regularly and make sure before
each use that all start locks and push buttons
function properly.
• Please note that the safety systems or features
of the lawnmower must not be tampered with or
deactivated.
• Note that the user should not modify or manipulate
any sealed engine speed control settings.
• The user must be adequately trained in use,
adjustment and operation (including prohibited
operations).
• It is necessary to take sufficient breaks to reduce
the noise and vibration load.
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